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Croxsons Elevate The Shropshire Distillery’s Primary Packaging
Leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, has been instrumental in providing primary packaging for The Shropshire Distillery’s range of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Packaging Family Business Strengthens Customer Service Offering
Loughborough-based packaging design company, Colton Packaging, has bolstered its ranks with the addition of experienced Key Account...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Central Foods Launch Bao Buns Into Wholesale Giant Booker
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has launched its popular KaterBake bao (Hirata) buns into wholesale giant Booker. The 50g bao buns...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Luke Evans Bakery Unveils New-Look Shop
Derbyshire bakery Luke Evans has unveiled an upmarket, new-look shop at its headquarters in Riddings. The company, which is one of the...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 1, 20233 min read


60th Anniversary Celebrations At Nottingham Family Business
One of the UK’s only family run packaging firms is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary this month – citing its staff and ability to...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 22, 20235 min read

Cawarden Secures Place On £8 Billion Framework Deal
Derby-based specialist contractor Cawarden has won a place on a £8 billion framework deal. Procure Partnerships Framework has appointed...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 6, 20232 min read


JCB Donation Builds Future For Historic Local Church
A JCB donation is proving the answer to a historic local church’s prayers in helping fund vital renovation work. St Michael and All...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Export Success For Ward With UK Export Finance Drive
A government financing guarantee has helped award-winning metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward supercharge its export...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 25, 20232 min read

Chancellor Of The Exchequer Praises Nottingham Packaging Firm
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has heaped praise on the outstanding work of a long-established packaging firm. Nottingham-headquartered The...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 18, 20232 min read


Family Team Pours Heart And Soul Into New Craft Beer Enterprise
A family of entrepreneurs from Warwick have taken their first steps into hospitality with their new craft beer bar and shop which...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Willmott Dixon To Deliver Nottingham's Green Heart Scheme
Willmott Dixon has been confirmed as the main contractor to deliver the next phase of Nottingham City Council’s Broad Marsh Green Heart...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Celebration Packaging Bamboo Cups Certified 100% Recyclable
“When we launched these cups made from bamboo fibre, I was proud to say they are our most sustainable hot drink cups yet. Now we have...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 14, 20232 min read


East Midlands Family Firm Shortlisted For Business Masters Award
Family-owned packaging firm shortlisted for 2023 East Midlands Business Masters award Loughborough-based packaging design company Colton...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Energy Minister Impressed With JCB's Hydroden Engine
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its super-efficient hydrogen machines working on building sites and farms by...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Stafford Family Business Owners Giving Back To The Local Area
Since launching local estate agency EweMove just over two years ago, owners Mike and Rachel Bailey have been committed to giving back to...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 11, 20233 min read


Central Foods Launches Meat-Free Tikka kebab Skewers
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has introduced meat-free tikka kebab skewers to its plant-based range for the food service sector....
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Derbyshire Jewellery Firm On Right Track With Team England
Young athletes representing Team England at the Commonwealth Youth Games have been presented with a commemorative bracelet supplied by...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 8, 20233 min read


The Power of Evolving Family Business Values for Sustainable Growth
Family businesses often cherish their values as they are deeply rooted in the company's history and culture. These values are typically...
Bev Mitchell
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Novus Hails Hero Colleagues
Novus Property Solutions is celebrating the heroic actions of two of its colleagues for going the extra mile to help a Trent & Dove...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Central Foods Launches Two New Bao Buns For Food Service
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has launched two new versions of its popular KaterBake bao buns after strong demand for the street...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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